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The
West Coast of Vancouver Island
offers some of the
world's finest adventures
in a setting few can ever forget.
Photos above care of Majestic Kayaking, Tauca Lea Resort & Spa
and Whale Watching companies listed below.
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AQUAMARINE
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SEAFARI 200 Hemlock St., Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0 726-5250 Private marine excursions by Lance Blackwell Barkley Sound & the Broken Group Islands. More than whales. Full interpretive tour. Smallcraft Harbour Floathouse. www.westcoastwhales.com |
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ARCHIPELAGO
WILDLIFE CRUISES
Whiskey Landing Marina in Ucluelet 250-726-8289
See whales, bears, sealions, otters, and eagles in comfort aboard a spacious 53' yacht. Champagne Sunset Cruise
Broken Group Island Wildlife Cruise with gourmet lunch A cruise of a different nature! Charters available. www.archipelagocruises.com |
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BEACHCOMBER OCEAN TOURS www.wildedgewhales.com 250-726-3444 Broken Goup Islands wildlife tours, water taxi, kayak transport in a heated cruiser. Located in Ucluelet's Boat Basin (small craft harbour) |
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JAMIE'S WHALING STATION 168 Fraser Lane, Ucluelet 1-800-470-7444 or (250) 726- 7444 The original westcoast whale watchers, est 1982. Est.1982. Zodiacs to 65' vessels (heated cabin, liquor license). Guaranteed Whale or Bear trips. Hot Springs Kayak Meares Island Barkley Sound Fishing Scenic Flights. Also in Tofino. jamies.com |
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SUBTIDAL ADVENTURES 1950 Peninsula, BC V0R 3A0 250-726-7336 or Toll-free North America: 1-877-444-1134
Quality cruising since 1978 with Ucluelet's first whale watching company. Open year round: summer whale and bear watching, winter sunset cruises. Sea lions, seals, eagles, sea otter. 12 metre cabin cruiser or 8 metre "fast and fun" zodiac. |
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CANADIAN PRINCESS RESORT 1943 Peninsula, Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0 1-800-663-7090 (250) 726-7771 Deluxe whale watching & fishing tours aboard 50ft. cabin cruisers with the latest in technology & amenities. Guided by experienced crews. Package tours. Ucluelet Boat Basin. |
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LONG BEACH
FISHING CHARTERS
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Bay Street, Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0 1-877-726-2878 or (250) 726-FISH (3474) We deal in "reel" fun. Professionally guided salmon and halibut charters since 1976. Boats are 24' to 25' SEARAYS, exceeding coast guard requirements. Gear and fish processing provided. |
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| MORNING MAGIC CHARTERS Nick Yanchuk at the Ucluelet Boat Basin 250-720-9751 One of the most recommended sportfish companies on the west coast, 21 years running charters: www.morningmagic.com and luxury waterfront accommodations: www.morningmagiclodge.com |
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| PACIFIC KING FISHING CHARTERS Ucluelet Boat Basin 1-877-726-7299 PAmazing salmon and halibut fishing with LOCAL experienced guide aboard a 28 foot heated boat with washrooms. Lodging packages and multi-day rates at : www.pacifickingfishingcharters.ca | |
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UCLUELET SPORTFISHING.com cell: (250) 720-6850 Fishing and Whale Watching. Customised salmon & halibut fishing. Stand-up bathroom aboard 30 foot covered heated boat. |
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COASTAL
KNIGHTS KAYAKING
Ucluelet,B.C. (250) 726-4202 www.coastalknights.com Ucluelet's premier adventure company. Fully guided day and evening paddles. All ages and experience levels, lessons included. Bear and wildlife eco-tours by kayak or our NEW dory boat. $55 and up. Lodging packages available. |
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LONG BEACH SURF SHOP: 250-726-2700 2060 Peninsula Road. Lowest rental rates. Your friendly neighborhood surf shop with a huge selection of gear to rent or buy. www.longbeachsurfshop.com |
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MAJESTIC
OCEAN KAYAKING
1167 Helen Road, Ucluelet 1-800-889-7644 (250) 726-2868
Kayaking in the Broken Group Islands. Whale and bear watching. Lessons from certified guides. Quality equipment, gourmet meals, 19 years of local experience. Fun for all ability levels. Try our Pacific Rim National Park, Barkley and Clayoquot Sound tours. Guided full, half or multi day trips. Zodiac/kayak day
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| PADDLE WEST KAYAKING: 168 Fraser Lane at JAMIES, Ucluelet 250-726- 7444 Paddle with the sea lions in protected harbour waters or feel the exhilaration of an open coast tour! Daily bear watching paddles. Your adventure awaits you! www.paddlewestkayaking.com | |
| RELIC SURF SHOP 1998 Peninsula, Ucluelet 250-726-4421 Best rental rates and you don't have to rush back to return your surf gear. Private, group and family lessons. Beginners welcome. Surf apparent to keep you warm AND cool! www.relicsurfshop.com |
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| UKEE BIKES, BOARDS, & KITES 1559 Imperial Lane 726-BIKE (2453) Sales, Rental, Repair, and Service in Ucluelet's Village Square Shops. Hourly, daily, long term and group bike rental rates. Featuring Trek Bicycles. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm. Saturday 10am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. www.ukeebikes.com |
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| WEST COAST FITNESS CENTRE 279 Hemlock 250-726-7732 Pool, sauna, huge harbour view gym, showers. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 9pm. Sunday 9am to 6pm. At West Coast Motel. |
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| UCLUELET AQUARIUM Mainstreet Waterfront Park VIsit the fascinating intertidal and deep-sea life of the Pacific Rim -- up close and personal with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable interpreters. A Ucluelet must-do. |
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| BROWNING PASS CHARTERS 390 Main Street (250) 725-3342 or 726-8605 TCruise in comfort on our 37 foot yacht. Excellent viewing deck for bear, whales and wildlife. HEated cabin and washroom. Dinner cruises, Hot Springs, Freedom Cove, private charters. www.browningpass.com | |
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JAMIE'S
WHALING STATION 606 Campbell Street, Box 129 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 1-800-667-9913 or (250) 725-3919 The original westcoast whale watchers, est 1982. Guaranteed whale or bear trips Hot Springs Kayak 4 x 4 surfing Meares Island zodiacs to 65' vessels. Also in Ucluelet. jamies.com |
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OUTFITTERS At the SHORE on Main St., Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 1-877-90-OCEAN (62326) or (250) 725-2866 The ultimate in whale & bear-watching, Hot Springs & birding. Guaranteed sightings. Luxury vessels w/ washrooms (Zodiacs or covered). Family rates. Accommodation available. www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca |
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REMOTE PASSAGES Box 624S, 71 Wharf Street, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0 1-800-666-9833 or (250) 725-3330 Whale Watch / Hot Springs with the Zodiac specialists - also new heated cabin boat. Experience whales, bears, rainforest. www.remotepassages.com See also kayaking. |
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WEIGH WEST Marine Resort 634 Campbell
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| WEST COAST AQUATIC SAFARIS 101A Fourth Street 250-725-9227 Whales, bears and Hot Springs. Ride in comfort aboard WASCO. whalesafaris.com | |
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THE WHALE
CENTRE
Clayoquot Sound Eco-Tours411 Campbell (250) 725-2132 or 1-888-474-2288
Whale
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Bear
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Bird
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Museum Local Skippers.
The company that cares. Established 1983 www.tofinowhalecentre.comAdventures since '85. www.tofinowhalecentre.com |
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OSPRAY FISHING CHARTERS & LODGE 450 Neil St., Tofino BC V0R 2Z0 1-888-2TOFINO (1-888-286-3466) (local 250-725-2133) First class guided salmon & halibut fishing adventures aboard 28 ft. cruisers since 1987. Accommodation Packages. www.ospray.com & www.tofinolodge.com. |
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| JUST BIRDING By Foot. . . .by Canoe. . . .by Sea (250) 725-8018 (cell) From kids & beginners to keen birders, what do you want to see? Watch Bald Eagles by canoe, boat tour for seabirds or walk the forest & shore. Follow 40 years of bird guiding! Tofino and Ucluelet. www.justbirding.com | |
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TOFINO BOTANICAL GARDENS (& Cafe) 1084 PacRim Hwy (250) 725-1220 Twelve acres of magical gardens, sculptures, shoreline & forest trails, bird habitat, exotic & native plants including old growth forest. Fun, educational and affordable for families, gardeners, nature enthusiasts, art lovers. Open year-round. Café, gift shop & accommodations on site. |
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LONG BEACH
GOLF COURSE
Near airport & Long Beach (250) 725-3332 Challenge yourself
to 9 holes of golf at a course that is green year-round. Also
visit our Pro Shop, Driving Range & Coffee Shop. Banquet
facilities & Campground available! |
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TOFINO AIRLINES First Street Wharf (250) 725-4454 Toll-Free: 1-866-486-3247 Tour Clayoquot Sound Hot Springs Cougar Annie's Garden Remote beach & lake drop-offs Strathcona Park Glaciers Whale watching. |
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LIVE TO SURF - The Original Tofino Surf Shop - 1180 Tofino Highway (250) 725-4464 Established in 1984, Live To Surf has the largest rental selection in CANADA. Specializing in Surf, Skate, Skim, we offer a wide variety of Sales, Rentals, and Lessons for any and all ages. Come in and visit the shop with experience. Live To Surf. www.livetosurf.com. |
| LONG BEACH SURF SHOP: 250-725-3800 360 Campbell Street Lowest rental rates. Your friendly neighborhood surf shop with a huge selection of gear to rent or buy. www.longbeachsurfshop.com |
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OCEAN PLANET ADVENTURES TOFINO'S DIVE CENTRE 564 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 250-725-2221 Scuba diving, snorkeling guided charters and instruction. Gear and accessories. |
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PACIFIC SURF SCHOOL430 Campbell, Tofino (250) 725-2155 Pacific Surf School is your Tofino surfing headquarters. All season surf lessons, summer surf camps, surfboard and wet suit rentals at unbeatable prices. Learn more at our website: pacificsurfschool.com |
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STORM SURF SHOP 444 Campbell St. Tofino (250) 725-3344 The Tofino Surf Shop. High performance surf gear. Sales and rentals. Street wear and skate boards. Friendly and experienced staff of surfers will answer your questions. www.stormsurf.com |
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SURF SISTER SURF SCHOOL 625 Campbell Street, Tofino 1-877-724-SURF (7873) or (250) 725-4456 Learn to surf with Tofino's ORIGINAL surf school! Surf Sister offers Daily Lessons (for guys too!), Weekend Clinics, Teen Camps, Mother & Daughter Camps and All-Inclusive Packages. All ages and abilities welcome! Gear provided. Year round! www.surfsister.com |
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PADDLE
WEST KAYAKING
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Campbell paddlewest.com
(250) 725-3232 1-877-479-3232 Guided Kayak daytrips to the beautiful islands and rainforest of Clayoquot Sound. Rentals also available. www.paddlewestkayaking.com |
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REMOTE PASSAGES SEA KAYAKING 71 Wharf St., Tofino V0R 2Z0 1-800-666-9833 or (250) 725-3330 Guided day & evening paddles. Introductory lesson included; No experience necessary. Knowledgeable guides, and interpretive programs. www.remotepassages.com | ||
| TLAOOK CULTURAL ADVENTURES Main Street, Tofino 1-877-942-2663 Paddle a traditional ocean-going cedar canoe with a First Nations guide. Inlet paddle, Meares Island tour, or Cluptl-Chas Adventure canoe & salmon BBQ day trip. 725-2656 |
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SEA KAYAKING
320 Main Street, Box 624S Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 (250) 725-4222 or 1-800-863-4664 Educational &
Fun, single & multi-day nature tours; lodge based and wilderness
camping; no experience required. Rentals, courses, supplies & info. Est. 1988. |
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MARINE SUPPLY
(250) 725-3251 Marine fuel facility & 1,000 sq. foot marine store. Fishing gear, dive gear, hardware, clothing, & ship chandler. Camping gear rentals. Also Storm Light Outfitters. 380 Main Street. |
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| ANCIENT CEDARS SPA at Wickaninnish Inn, Osprey Lane, Tofino250-725-3113 Pamper yourself with a massage, facial or body treatment in the tranquil ambience of the Wickaninnish Inn. Services available by appointment, please call ahead. | |||
| DRIFT SPA at BLACKROCK OCEANFRONT RESORT 596 Marine Drive, Ucluelet 250-726-4800 Black Rock Resort offers every possible luxury. www.blackrockresort.com |
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PACIFIC COAST MASSAGE THERAPY #11-1636 Peninsula, Ucluelet 250-726-7779 Registered Therapists. Deep tissue or relaxation massage available. Check your extended healthcare coverage. Services available by appointment, please call ahead | ||
| SACRED STONE SPA 421 Main Street, Tofino 250-725-3341 Expert massage international styles four treatment rooms infared sauna. Feel welcome in Tofino's premier boutique spa. Book by appointment. www.sacredstone.ca | |||
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